Base de lampe funéraire, M.C. 9905 (1 of 2)

Production date: between 25 and 220 type(s) of object(s): china, metal, metal arts, archaeology, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): lamp, funerary object materials and techniques: bronze, cast iron location(s) of execution/realization: jiangnan (region) dimensions - artwork: height: 24cm diameter: 11. 8cm description: the immortal decorating the base of this oil lamp is winged, the immortals were in fact called yuren 羽人 "winged men". Characteristically, he has an emaciated face with high cheekbones, an aquiline nose and a pointed chin. It also has disproportionately long ears and eyebrows forming strongly defined arcs of circles. It rests on a base decorated with winged chimeras. The closely juxtaposed triangles of the lower register allow this lamp to be linked to a production in southern china. Iconographic description: the immortal decorating the base of this oil lamp is winged, the immortals were in fact called yuren 羽人 "winged men". Characteristically, he has an emaciated face with high cheekbones, an aquiline nose and a pointed chin. It also has disproportionately long ears and eyebrows forming strongly defined arcs of circles. It rests on a base decorated with winged chimeras. The closely juxtaposed triangles of the lower register allow this lamp to be linked to a production in southern china. Date of acquisition: 05–04–1993 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 9905. Date: Entre 25 et 220.